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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,942.83, 27,520.09 and 10,990.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,942.83, 27,520.09 and 10,990.13 is: 15,165.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,942.83 : 27,520.09 = 10,990.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,942.83/27,520.09 = 10,990.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,942.83x = 27,520.09 × 10,990.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,942.83x = 302,449,201.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,449,201.64/19,942.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,165.81

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